Barsalloch FortOne the edge of a promontory above Barsalloch Point, three quarters of a mile
west of Monreith, 82 NX 347 412An Iron Age hill fort, defended by a deep ditch in horse-shoe form.

Caerlaverock Castle8m SE of Dumfries on the B725.
Tel: 01387 770244
One of the finest castles in Scotland on a triangular site surrounded by moats. Its most
remarkable features are the twin-towered gatehouse and the Nithsdale Lodging, a splendid
Renaissance range dating from 1638. The ancient home of the Maxwells, this 15th-century
four-storey tower house stands on a rocky platform above the Water of Fleet. The
fireplaces in the great and upper halls are particularly fine. Children's park and modern
siege engine in front of castle and nature trail to the old castle.

Cairn Holy Chambered CairnsSix and a half miles south east of Creetown, 83 NX 518 540Two remarkably complete Neolithic burial cairns, of a type characteristic of
Galloway, situated on a hill giving good views over Wigtown Bay.
Photograph by Duncan Fenton

Cardoness Castle1m SW of Gatehouse of Fleet on the A75, 83 NX 590 552
Tel: 01557 814427
The well-preserved ruin of a tower house of 15th century date, the ancient home of the
McCullochs. The architectural details inside the tower are of a very high quality and the
battlements give good views over Fleet Bay.
Winter: open weekends only

Carsluith CastleThree and a half miles south of Creetown, 83 NX 494 541The delightful and well-preserved ruin of a tower house of 16th century date, with
18th century ranges of outhouses, still in use by the farmer, reminding the visitor that
such houses were originally linked to outbuildings. One of its owners was the last abbot
of Sweetheart Abbey.
Photograph by Duncan Felton

Chapel FinianFive miles north west of Port William, 82 NX 278 489The foundation remains of a small chapel in an enclosure, probably built as a
pilgrimage church c 1000 AD.

Druchtag MotteAt Mochrum village.A fine example of a motte castle, in a part of Scotland where this type of early
timber castle proliferated in the 12th and 13th centuries

Drumcoltran TowerSeven miles north east of Dalbeattie, among farm buildings, 84 NX 869 682A well-preserved tower of mid-16th century date, simply planned and built.

Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked RocksTwo miles north east of Port William, 73 NX 362 447Three groups of well-defined cup and ring marks on bedrock, probably carved in the
Bronze Age.

Drumtroddan Standing Stones400 yards south of the cup and ring marked stones, 83 NX 364 443An alignement of three stones, one of which has fallen.

Dundrennan Abbey6.5m SE of Kirkcudbright on the A711, 84 NX 749 475
Tel: 01557 500262
Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night on Scottish soil in May 1568 in this Cistercian
abbey founded by in 1142 by David I. The Abbey, built in the second half of the 12th
century, stands in a small and secluded valley. The east end of the church and the chapter
house are of exceptional architectural quality. The remoteness is in keeping with the
strict rules and observance of the Cistercian order.
Open all Summer and at weekends on winter.

Glenluce Abbey2m NW of Glenluce village off the A75, 82 NX 185 586
Tel: 01581 300541.
Founded by Roland, Earl of Galloway in 1192, the ruins of this Cistercian abbey occupy a
site of great natural beauty. The remains, including a handsome early-16th century chapter
house, are set in a lovely tranquil valley. It was visited by Robert the Bruce and James
IV. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here during a royal progress. An exhibition of objects
found at the abbey is on display at the site.
Winter: open weekends only

Kirkmadrine Early Christian StonesIn the Rhinnes of Galloway, two miles south west of Sandhead, 82 NX 080 483Three of the earliest Christian memorial stones in Britain, dating from the 5th
century or early 6th century, displayed in a porch of a former chapel.

Lincluden Collegiate ChurchOn the western outskirts of Dumfries in Abbey LaneThe rich remains of a collegiate church and the accommodation for its canons, founded
in 1389 by Archibald the Grim, 3rd Earl of Douglas (see Threave Castle). The splendid
chancel was probably added by his son, Archibald, the 4th Earl, and houses the exquisite
monumental tomb of his wife, Princess Margaret, daughter of Robert III.

Photographs by Duncan Felton

Lochmaden CastleOn the shore of Lochmaden Loch, 78 NY 088 811The much reduced remains of a royal castle, originally built by the English in the
14th century but extensively rebuilt during the reign of James IV (1488-1513). Largely
dismantled after its capture by James VI in 1588. View exterior only. The extensive
remains of earthworks, including a rectangular 'peel' (timber palisaded enclosure) built
by Edward I of England, are visable around the masonry castle.
Photograph by Duncan Fenton

MacLellan's CastleIn Kirkcudbright on the A711.
Tel: 01557 331856
Built in 1577 using stone from an adjoining ruined monastery by the then Provost, Sir
Thomas MacLellan but probably never finshed, this castellated town house has fine
architectural details.
Open Summer only.

New Abbey Corn Mill8m S of Dumfries
on the A710.
Tel: 01387 850260
This carefully renovated 18th-century water-powered oatmeal mill is in full working order
and regular demonstrations are given for visitors in the summer.
Closed Thursday afternoon and Friday in winter.

Orchardton TowerSix miles south east of Castle Douglas, 84 NX 817 551A charming house of mid-15th century date. It is uniquely, circular in plan.

Photograph by Duncan Fenton

Rispain CampOne mile west of Whithorn, behind Rispain Farm, 83 NX 429 399A rectangular settlement defended by a bank and ditch. It dates from the 1st or 2nd
century AD.

Ruthwell CrossAt Ruthwell, eight and a half miles south east of Dumfries, sited within
the parish church.This Anglian Cross, sculptured in high relief, dated from the end of the 7th century
AD, and is considered one of the major monuments of Dark Age Europe.

Photograph by Duncan Felton

St Ninian's CavePhysgill, on the coast four miles south west of Whithorn, 83 NX 421 359.Traditionally associated with the saint. Early crosses found here are housed at
Whithorn Museum. Crosses carved on the walls of the cave are now weathered.

St Ninian's ChapelAt Isle of Whithorn.Restored ruins of a 13th century chapel, probably used by pilgrims on their way to
Whithorn.

Photograph by Duncan Fenton

Sweetheart AbbeyIn New Abbey village on the A710 seven miles south of Dumfries
Tel: 01387 850397.
The splendid remains of a late 13th and early 14th-century Cistercian abbey founded by
Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway, in memory of her husband John Baliol. Devorgilla is buried
in the presbytery with a casket containing her husband's embalmed heart.
Winter: closed Thursday afternoons and Fridays.

Threave Castle3m W of Castle Douglas on the A75, 84 NX 739 623
Tel: 0831 168512
This massive tower, situated on an island in the River Dee, was built by Archibald the
Grim, Lord of Galloway, in the late 14th-century and was later the stronghold of the Black
Douglases. Round its base is an artillery fortification built before 1455, when the
castle
was besieged by James II. Ring the bell and the custodian will come to ferry you over.
Winter: closed.

Second photograph by Duncan Fenton

Torhouse Stone CircleFour miles west of Wigtown, 83 NX 382 565.A Bronze Age recimbent circle of 19 boulders on the edge of a low mound. This type of
stone circle is most commonly found in north-east Scotland.

Wanlockhead Beam EngineIn Wanlockhead village. An early 19th century wooden water-balance pump for draining a lead mine, with the
track of a horse engine beside it. Nearby is the privately-operated museum of Scottish
lead mining.

Whithorn Priory and MuseumAt Whithorn on the A746.
Tel: 01988 500508
The site of the first Christian church in Scotland founded by St Ninian in the 5th-century
it later became the cathedral church of Galloway. In the museum is a fine collection of
early Christian stones. The archaeological excavation is open to visitors.
Open Easter to October 10.30am to 5.00pm

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